Attorneys general are popularly elected in 43 states and in the District of Columbia and Guam. In Alaska, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Wyoming, as well as in the other territories, the attorney general is appointed by the governor. The attorneys general of Maine and of Tennessee are elected by the Maine Legislature and by the Tennessee Supreme Court, respectively.[1]

The elected official were choosen to assist custodial parents. To render assistance from the non custodial parent. For child support though the state. The filed child support cases with Attorney General. Receive help for requested parents, separated parents, divorced parents and guardian. Child support case loads varies from state to state.